Argentina's Lionel Messi: a road to glory paved with hardships

Argentina’s Lionel Messi is an idol in his homeland, and often referred to as the greatest football player ever. But his footballing career was far from assured when at 9 years old he was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency. Duration: 02:25

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